Bill > HB587

This bill makes several key changes to the governance and operations of the City of Cartersville. First, it establishes a new position of finance director, who will serve as the ex officio treasurer and be responsible for keeping accurate financial records. The finance director will be appointed by the mayor and city council and must obtain a surety bond of at least $100,000 to ensure financial accountability. Additionally, the bill removes the ex officio treasurer duties from the city clerk. The bill also authorizes the Municipal Court of Cartersville to charge a technology fee of up to $20 for each criminal and quasi-criminal fine, with the collected funds to be used exclusively for technological needs such as computer hardware, software, imaging equipment, and body-worn cameras for the court and police department. These technology fee funds will be maintained in a separate account and can be used to reimburse the city's information technology department. The technology fee authorization is set to expire on July 1, 2030, but can be renewed by the city for subsequent five-year periods through ordinances. The bill aims to improve financial management and technological capabilities within the city's government and judicial system.

Government Affairs

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70696